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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies -- a leading provider of environmental insurance solutions and services in the U.S. and globally -- today announced that it will serve as a sponsor of Brownfields 2011. This annual conference is the largest national event focused on redeveloping brownfield properties and creating more sustainable communities.

William P. Hazelton, Executive Vice President, ACE Environmental Risk, and Jon Peeples, Vice President, ACE Environmental Risk, will participate in panel sessions discussing insurance and risk management considerations when achieving neighborhood revitalization through the sustainable use of both vacant properties, and redeveloped brownfields.

Attendees are invited to visit ACE staff at Exhibit Hall Booth #711, or join ACE executives at the Opening Plenary Session on Sunday, April 3, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., for the Mayor’s Roundtable. Attendees may also attend one of the Education Sessions featuring ACE environmental experts as either moderators or panelists.

WHAT: The Brownfields 2011 Conference:

April 5, 2011, 1:45 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.: “Emerging Developments in Environmental Insurance: Challenges, Trends, and the Impact on Brownfield Development,” featuring ACE’s William Hazelton. Mr. Hazelton will discuss risk mitigation and insurance solutions to help make a project viable.

April 5, 2011, 9:45 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.: “Sustainable Development: The Bethlehem Steel Story,” featuring ACE’s Jon Peeples who will moderate a panel discussion on the sustainable brownfield redevelopment of the Bethlehem Commerce Center.

WHERE: The Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

WHEN: April 3-5, 2011

ACE Environmental Risk is part of ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.aceusa.com. Celebrating 25 years of insuring progress, the ACE Group is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients.Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), a component of the S&P 500 stock index, the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: www.acegroup.com.